Athens is a village located in Calhoun County Michigan. Athens has a 2024 population of 957. Athens is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 969 in 2020.
The average household income in Athens is $78,753 with a poverty rate of 11.92%. The median age in Athens is 37.9 years: 42 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Athens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,026 | 89.3% |
| Two or more races | 88 | 7.66% |
| Native American | 21 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.52% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 427 | 2.69 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Married | 206 | 3.21 | 85.4 | 14.6 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.35 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 47 | 3.36 | 83 | 17 |
| Female | 38 | 3.84 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
77.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55 | 6.82% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 4.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 4.09% |
| High School Graduate | 318 | 39.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 289 | 35.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 719 | 663 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 66 | 5 |
| Native American | 18 | 14 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,750 | $103,750 | $81,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,583 | $54,375 | $54,750 |
| High School Graduate | $46,815 | $57,000 | $45,037 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,000 | $36,016 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,733 | $47,159 | $45,399 |
| Some College | $43,385 | $40,568 | $45,192 |
$45,733
Average Earnings
$47,159
Average Male
$45,399
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.36% of Athens residents speak only English, while 0.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,024 | 123 | 12.01% |
| Native | 21 | 8 | 38.1% |
| Multiple | 88 | 6 | 6.82% |
11.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.94%
Male Poverty Rate
15.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Athens is Native, with 38.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Athens is Multiple, with 6.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.74% |
| Some College | 10.92% |
| High School | 6.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.76% |
| Male Employed | 2.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,946 | $89,632 |
| Households | $58,438 | $78,753 |
| Married Families | $99,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $50,390 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
74
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 8.29% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 8.45% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 25% |
| Native American | 1 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.55%
Born in Athens
99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
99.3% of Athens residents were born in the United States, with 79.55% having been born in Michigan. 0.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 942 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 945 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 948 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2026 | 951 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 954 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 957 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 960 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 959 | -7 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 966 | -3 | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 969 | -27 | -2.71% |
| 2019 | 996 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 996 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 999 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 1,001 | -4 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 1,005 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,010 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 1,012 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,012 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 1,015 | -8 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 1,023 | 0 | 0% |